As a new mom, I'm all about making easy and effective self care recipes! This DIY coconut oil hair mask smells wonderful and is one of my favorites! I usually will make this recipe on the weekends for a little TLC for my hair. The best part about this hair mask is that by adding in essential oils, you can easily customize this mask to your specific hair needs. This coconut oil hair mask leaves my Read More

One of my favorite recipes to make are homemade perfumes! If you haven't made the transition from your conventional perfumes, I promise this switch is easy! I love being able to create my own perfect scent and know that it's safe and and toxin free. I have two different recipes for perfume sprays that you can find here and here. This winter, I have been reaching more for my solid perfume sticks Read More

It's been a few months since I've transitioned to using "all natural" or "green" beauty products. This has included replacing all of my old makeup, hair, and skincare items. This was a big change for me, but something that I am so glad that I did! I used the Think Dirty app to scan all of my beauty products and then tossed out anything that was made with toxic ingredients. I have tried several Read More

These two "potty perfumes" are my favorite ways to keep the bathrooms smelling fresh and odor free during shall we say...prime time? They are all natural, simple to make and pretty to display in your bathroom as well! Before: Use Potty Perfume Oil Before using the restroom, add a few drops of potty perfume oil to the inside of the toilet bowl. The oil will disperse in the water and help mask Read More

My calendula infused oil has been soaking in the sun by a window for the past two months, which means it's finally ready to start using in recipes! This is my first time making a lotion bar and I must say that I'm kind of in love with them! These snowflake bars are the perfect size because they fit easily into your hand and you just rub them anywhere that needs some extra hydration. I have been Read More

A few months ago I shared a Essential Oil Recipe Shopping List with my top 10 ingredients to purchase if you were just getting started with essential oils and wanted to start making simple recipes. Those 10 ingredients are still some of my favorite ingredients because they are super versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes! This shopping list is a follow-up to my first one and is perfect Read More

Homemade Vanilla Extract is probably going to be one of my very favorite recipes of the holiday season! This recipe is SO easy to make, smells absolutely amazing, and is a simple replacement to the store bought vanilla extract in your kitchen cabinet that may include artificial flavors, preservatives, and unnecessary additives. This recipe will also make your house smell like vanilla Read More

When a new Essential Oil product shows up repeatedly on your Facebook News Feed over the course of two weeks...you know it's a hot item! As soon as I saw it, I knew it was something I wanted to try. This my friends is a genius idea! Meet the Carrier Stick. The Carrier Stick is a blend of multiple popular carrier oils but in a solid form. How smart is that?? Say goodbye to messy application Read More

Making your own cooking spray is SUCH an easy way to replace the store bought cooking sprays that are filled with all kinds of yucky ingredients. Let me show you how it works! This process is super simple and so smart! You take off the white cap to the sprayer and fill the container halfway with your favorite cooking oil. I plan on using Organic Grapeseed Oil in mine! Then you put the cap Read More

Designing your own labels is such an easy and fun way to decorate mason jars, gift bags, and containers to use for your essential oil recipes! I keep all different kinds in my craft drawers using my adorable boxes from Birchbox! {If you have a subscription to Birchbox and aren't sure how to use the pretty boxes from your beauty samples...CRAFT DRAWERS! They work beautifully!} I love shopping Read More

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Hey y'all! I'm Lauren. I'm an essential oil and DIY enthusiast and am passionate about sharing easy ways to live a healthier lifestyle. I love making simple recipes using natural ingredients and believe fully that "going green" can be a stress free process if you take it one step at a time! I created Zeal and Grace so that I could share all of my recipes with you for making your own safe and effective beauty, cleaning, and skin care products. You can also find reviews for my favorite all natural brands and Green Beauty products! Welcome to the Zeal and Grace Community. Be sure to follow along on our Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest page! I'm so glad you're here to join me on my journey to natural living!